Salvation: The Great Comission.

 The Great Commission is the final command Jesus gave His followers—not merely a suggestion, but the central mission of the Church. It is the framework for how God's plan of salvation reaches the world.

📖 The Command and Its Foundation

The clearest statement of the Great Commission is found in the Gospel of Matthew, where Jesus delegates His authority to His disciples for a global mission:

"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)

This command rests on the completed work of Christ and His absolute authority ("All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me" – Matthew 28:18). It is not a mission carried out in our own strength, but in the power of His presence ("I am with you always").

✨ The Salvation It Proclaims

The Great Commission is the vehicle for delivering the message of salvation. The core content of this message is the Gospel—the good news of what Jesus has done.

· The Problem: All have sinned and are separated from a holy God (Romans 3:23).

· The Provision: God sent His Son, Jesus Christ, who lived a sinless life, died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, and rose from the dead, conquering sin and death (Romans 5:8; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4).

· The Promise: Salvation is a gift received by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone, not by our own works (Ephesians 2:8-9). This brings forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and eternal life (John 3:16).

🤝 Your Place in the Great Commission

The Commission involves every believer, not just pastors or missionaries. You participate by embracing two roles:

1. As a Recipient: You first receive the salvation it proclaims. You must be a disciple before you can make disciples.

2. As a Messenger: You are then called to go (into your everyday world), share the Gospel in word and deed, and disciple others—helping them follow Jesus and grow in their faith.

💬 A Prayer of Response

Lord Jesus, thank You for the authority of Your Word and the mission You have given Your Church. I receive afresh the salvation You purchased on the cross. Forgive my sins, cleanse my heart, and be the Lord of my life. Fill me with Your Spirit and give me the courage, love, and wisdom to faithfully participate in Your Great Commission. Help me to live as Your disciple and to make disciples, starting right where I am. I trust in Your promise to be with me always. In Your mighty name, Amen.

The Great Commission is the magnificent privilege of partnering with God in His work of redeeming the world. It begins with your own transformed life and flows out into the lives of others.